Smash factor is the amount of energy transferred from the club to the ball. It is a simple math problem, ball speed divided by club speed. A great smash factor is around 1.50 for a driver, a wedge may be closer to 1.25. But these are numbers that professional golfers […]
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Updated – March 13, 2023 Understanding launch monitor data can be overwhelming, especially when you are first introduced to it. I started trying to understand the data as I shopped for a home simulator. Trying to figure out what data points mattered to me and which launch monitors delivered those
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The game of golf can make you laugh, cry, cheer and curse all in the same round. That type of experience sets the stage for some memorable quotes and insights from the game’s best. I’ve curated an assortment of motivational golf quotes from the players of the game who know
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My wedge game on the simulator just keeps getting better! Distance control keeps improving, and I’m hitting far fewer shanks and almost never duff it. Yes, it helps I’m hitting off of a mat, so we’ll see how this translates on the golf course in the spring…but I’m loving the
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Loud, rude players. Big crowds. Itchy shirt. Leaderboard anxiety. There are many distractions on the golf course capable of derailing even the most poised player on the PGA tour. We’ve seen golfers in playoff positions crumble with no sign of weakness in the initial rounds. How can you combat the
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There has always been a lot of debate on Draw vs Fade, and which is better. Well, the short answer is – It really depends on the individual. But wait, everyone says a Draw will travel further. Yes, there are studies, which I’ll share more on later, that prove a
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Just like anything in golf, you’ll find an enormous amount of advice on hitting a fade. Some of it is great, but a lot of it is complicated and more difficult than necessary. I’m going to walk you through a very simple method to show you how to hit a
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Just like anything in golf, you’ll find an enormous amount of advice on hitting a draw. Some of it is great, but a lot of it is complicated and more difficult than necessary. I’m going to walk you through a very simple method to show you how to hit a
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As with anything in golf, there are many factors that determine where to focus your eyes when hitting a golf ball. Some of it depends on personal tendencies, but ultimately it comes down to the individual and your own preferences. I’ll share some recommendations to try for yourself, things that
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There are four basic golf ball flight paths: hook, slice, draw, and fade. Actually, that’s not entirely accurate, there are 9! But you’ll be able to understand all 9 golf ball flight laws if we simply focus on the basics. Each of these patterns is determined by a combination of
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